FINAL | ARTWAR 2 | 2D | "The Memories" | Jonnydark

[jonathan-barker]

Hey @brohmyr! Glad you approve of the new colours! I agree, looks much more coherent. Looks more like a real character.

Sorry, but I'm leaving his legs the way they are for now. I want him to have a stout quality.

[alexbrewer2238]

looks awesome! Glad the information helped.

[mr_dessin]

@jonathan-barker Oups ! Sorry for the delay... Nice to hear that my words didn't offend you and glad others could help you in your character creation process !

Can't wait to see your artwork then
Good luck and have fun !

[jonathan-barker]

Thanks @mr_dessin! I really appreciate your input! I decided to sketch out an idea of the final illustration. What do you think of it? I kept the same pose and angle, but I added the new design features.

I just wanna say that I love this forum. Everyone is super supportive and kind. You are generous with your praise and constructive with your critiques. I'm happy I found this place. I feel like I've already won having found a group of people who are into art like this. Thanks for making me feel welcome.

Anyway... Here is the first draft of the final illustration. I tried to capture the energy of my first post while also incorporating the design elements from my turn around. I imagine The Memories protecting a small but vital mountain stronghold from a dark army in the valley below. Any critiques are welcome!

[mr_dessin]

Yep I was super stunned to see that myself for the previous ART WAR !
I mean I have done other contests...some people may say few kind words sometimes...but here that's different...you feel more "connected" with others.

Can't wait to see all what the other artists will do

[jonathan-barker]

Yeah @mr_dessin I know right!? Lol. I feel really connected. The vibe from this place is so positive. I love it. I am so looking forward to seeing the other designs too!

[serovero]

First I got to say that I love the first sketch you made, very powerful.

I also like the colors you have used in the later model and this pose you made for it. Looks great. What are you using for inspiration?

Br
Petri

[jonathan-barker]

Hi @serovero! I'm using inspiration from everything from Fantasy to Sci Fi. I think that Hasbro has done some good artwork on their Titans Return package art. I also think that Yucheng Hong is brilliant: Yucheng Hong Gallery I've been follwing his tutorials while I make my painting.

Here is my inspiration board:

[jonathan-barker]

Here is my WIP for the illustration:

[zookz]

this is gonna be cool!.....

[jonathan-barker]

Thanks @Zookz! I hope so!

[Gil_Ascher]

I love the pose and the concept!! In your illustration the charecter kind of dissapears into the background because of the coloring, i think you should try to emphasize your focal points! just my opinion good luck! cant wait to see more!

[jonathan-barker]

Thanks @gil-ascher! I appreciate your feedback! He does kinda blend into the background. I'm gonna see what I can do about that.

Thanks for the luck!

[sanguine]

Epic scene! Can't wait to see it finished:)

[jonathan-barker]

@sanguine thanks a lot!

Here's today's work.

[jonathan-barker]

Changed up that weapon.

[evehartman]

The lightning does suit the image better!

[jonathan-barker]

Hi @evehartman! Haha... Thanks... I thought so too. I was wondering what I was going to do with that. Luckily, I found the answer on cubebrush. Check out these lightning brushes if you want to get the same effect:

Igor Vitkovskiy Lightning Brushes for Photoshop on Cubebrush

[evehartman]

Hey, thanks so much! Might check them out later

[jonathan-barker]

Toned down that sky... and worked on his holo-arm.